Experience Open Country Mule Deer Hunting

Broken Plains offers authentic Montana mule deer hunting across the rugged terrain of the Upper Missouri River Breaks. Vast prairie, steep coulees, and rolling foothills create prime habitat for mature bucks and provide the perfect setting for a classic Western spot-and-stalk hunt.

With expansive private ground and access to some of the most iconic mule deer country in Central Montana, Broken Plains gives hunters the opportunity to pursue truly impressive bucks in wild, unpressured country. We consistently harvest 150”+ mule deer, with opportunity on 180”-190” class mule deer each season. It’s a hunt defined by patience, persistence, and the unforgettable experience of chasing mule deer across Big Sky Country.

This is not a high-country pack-in hunt, but there is still a lot of topography and elevation changes to navigate. Physical conditioning prior to the hunt is recommended. Expect to walk, glass, and cover a lot of ground. While less demanding hunting styles can be accommodated, covering ground through spot-and-stalk hunting greatly increases chances of success.

What to Expect

Spot-and-stalk mule deer hunting

Glassing and stalking across various topography

Lower-impact hunts available if needed

Typically walking several miles per day

Rolling hills, breaks, and moderate terrain

Not extreme mountain hunting, but physical readiness is expected

Hunting will take place mornings and evenings, with the possibility of all-day hunts

Archery season temperatures typically range from 65° to 90°

Preparation & Physical Fitness Expectations

While this is not extreme backcountry hunting, we do expect hunters to arrive physically prepared. We recommend all clients train ahead of the hunt to comfortably handle:

• Walking up and down hills
• Moderate terrain
• Long periods of glassing and slow stalking

Being prepared allows you to enjoy the experience more and hunt more effectively.

Booking Considerations

We allow a maximum of 4 hunters.

Booking Our Fully-Guided Archery Mule Deer Package Includes

• 5 days of fully-guided archery mule deer hunting
• 5 nights of lodging
• Transportation to and from GTF airport and the field
• Partially-provided meals
• The lodge is stocked with grab-and-go breakfast items and snacks, and dinners are provided. There are several restaurants and a grocery store located within 1 mile of the lodge.
• Harvest care
• Field dressing
• Skinning
• Caping
• Quartering
• Assistance coordinating meat processing and transport
• Note - We do not debone meat, but we work with trusted local processors who can handle the processing at the hunter's expense.

Not Included

• Travel
• Required State licensing
• Processing and/or transport fees
• Taxidermy
• Gratuity

Want to Add an Afternoon Upland Hunt to Your Trip?

Select the "Upland Hunt Add-On" option during booking.

1 afternoon of upland hunting will be added to your trip.

If you would like to add more than 1 afternoon of upland hunting, just use the "+" or "-" signs to select your perfect number of extra hunting days!

Note - this price also includes additional night(s) of lodging.

Mule Deer Hunt Licensing Requirements

Please purchase these licenses HERE prior to your arrival:

• Montana Base Hunting License
• Montana Conservation License
• Montana General Deer Combo License - requires a successful draw*
• Montana Archery License
• Hunter’s Education Certification - unless born before 1/1/85

*Draw Application Information

• Montana mule deer tags are draw-only. Ethan will personally help walk each hunter through the application process. We strongly recommend having at least one or more preference points prior to applying to improve your odds of drawing

If Adding on an Upland Hunt:

Upland Hunt Add-On Licensing Requirements

Please purchase this additional license HERE prior to your upland hunt:

• Montana Upland Game Bird License - 3 day option is available for non-residents

Ethical Harvest Philosophy

At Broken Plains, we value the animal before and after the hunt. We encourage every hunter to have a plan for:

• Meat transport
• Processing
• Hides and capes

If hunters cannot take their meat home, it will be processed at their expense and donated to those in need.

Our hunts center around respect, conservation, and full utilization of each animal harvested.